I don't mean to sound like an ignorant fool but how much difference is it? Does he just have to learn how to snap? He was snapping fine at Stanford's pro day. I know most centers do line calls but he went to stanford so I don't think intelligence is a problem.

I agree that leaving him at guard is probably best because if it isn't broke don't fix it, but is it really that much of a difference?

I don't mean to sound like an ignorant fool but how much difference is it? Does he just have to learn how to snap? He was snapping fine at Stanford's pro day. I know most centers do line calls but he went to stanford so I don't think intelligence is a problem.

I agree that leaving him at guard is probably best because if it isn't broke don't fix it, but is it really that much of a difference?

In most cases (specifically on passing plays) the Centers don't have a definite direction that they are blocking. They pivot and fill in based on where the rush is coming from.

As opposed to a guard who is definitely taking on the DT that is over him (4-3) or engaging in a double team (3-4)

Also, against the 3-4 they have to snap the ball and gain leverage over the big ass NT before he gets blown up. The NT lines up right over the top of him as well, so this can be difficult.

On run plays the Center will most often create the seal in the running lane, going to either side depending on which is the primary gap the RB is supposed to hit

The question is 'Would DeCastro work at Center?' and everyone so far has voted No? Of course he could work at center and he would be very, very good there. Yes he may be a bit better at guard because of his experience but there's no reason he couldn't play center at a very high level.

I think that as a guard, he is by far the best OL regardless of position in this draft.

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Originally Posted by TACKLE

The question is 'Would DeCastro work at Center?' and everyone so far has voted No? Of course he could work at center and he would be very, very good there. Yes he may be a bit better at guard because of his experience but there's no reason he couldn't play center at a very high level.

Pure centers are rarer with each passing draft regardless of team after team needing them so it seems....... maybe it's b/c teams go through guards like multiple urinations after Corona cerveza. They always have mangled hands & fingers, or broken ankles